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Nearly £1 million of PHA funding supporting communities across Northern Ireland
07 December 2020
Despite the difficulties coronavirus has caused this year, there are over 335 projects in communities across Northern Ireland that have benefited from over £975,000 investment by the Public Health...
Flu vaccination programme continues – don’t delay
01 December 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine ahead of the anticipated increase in spread of the virus.
Button battery and small toy warning ahead of Christmas
30 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries, which are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if...
Spice vaping warning issued
30 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has received information regarding incidents involving young people suspected of vaping 'spice' or 'mamba' through e-cigarettes and becoming ill.
All drugs, whether...
Importance of mental health highlighted on International Men’s Day
19 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is focusing attention on the need for good mental health this International Men’s Day [19th November], particularly during these challenging times, and is reminding...
We all need to play our part to keep antibiotics working
18 November 2020
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a serious public health threat and protecting essential medicines for the future relies on all of us acting now, so this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18...
Public health conference looks at ‘Picking up the Pieces’ in the aftermath of COVID-19
17 November 2020
Public health practitioners and researchers have gathered virtually today for the annual cross-border Joint Public Health Conference, which this year is examining how COVID-19 has affected the lives...
PHA provides reassurance on flu vaccination
16 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has provided reassurance that plans to offer the flu vaccine to those who are eligible, and in particular people aged over 65, are proceeding as expected, and there is...
Don’t let the spectre of coronavirus haunt your Hallowe’en
19 October 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to keep safe at Hallowe’en by coming up with new ways to have fun which stick to guidance around staying safe from contracting and spreading COVID-19...
High flu vaccination demand – further stock to be put in place
19 October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant the worldwide demand for the seasonal flu vaccine has been exceptionally high, including in Northern Ireland. This will lead to a temporary pause on some aspects of the...